Bill of Rights
right to bear arms
2nd
This is the term for the rejection of legislation
Veto
Ability to declare war
federal
Rule by one is autocracy. Rule by few is this
Oligarchy
States cannot sue other states
11th
4th
This branch writes the laws
legislative
Give licenses
state
Absence of government
anarchy
The 21st Amendment was passed to stop the enforcing of this Amendment
18th
prohibits excessive bail and fines
8th
How many Senators does it take to override a veto?
67 or 2/3's
Ability to print money
Federal
The Vice President's 2 duties are to prepare to be President and
preside over the Senate
The four groups of people granted suffrage by the Constitution
AA, 18, Women, DC
The 7th Amendment gives you this right
Trial by jury
Federal judges terms are for this long
life
Power to tax
both
The principle of no branch having too much power
Separation of power
Requires electors to specifically state choice for president and vice president.
12th
Freedom of religion, press, speech, and
assembly
A guiding principle for future court cases
Precedent
This court case gave the supreme court judicial review
Marbury v Madison
This clause is also known as the "necessary and proper clause" because it allows Congress to stretch its authority
Elastic Clause
Shortened time period between election day and the beginning of new term.
20th